Taking orders for silk banners.
Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 2:09 pm
I am currently making 6' and 8' standards, for $90 and $120. The dimensions on them are not exact because the fabric can stretch or shrink a bit during the process of making them, but they are pretty close to 20" x 72" for the 6' and 20" x 90" for the 8'. Shipping is $5 for priority USPS CONUS. I can make other sizes as well, smaller or bigger, but prices will vary depending on what you want and most of the time are based on past commissions of similar type so if you have an idea in mind just ask. Here is a link to a page I have set up with a pricing guide. It is Facebook based until I can get a real website.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 839&type=3
I don't take deposits, I only take the full amount up front. Each banner I make is custom made and tailored to the bearer's tastes and personal heraldry. If someone decides not to pay or has a real emergency and can't, I am stuck with an item I am unable to sell to anyone else. I accept checks, money orders or paypal with no personal preference on my part. I will start working on a banner when I have received funds.
Each banner is hand drawn and painted. I do not often use traced art. It saves me time to draw everything by hand which allows me to charge what I feel is a reasonable price for my labor. The fabric starts to stretch when it gets wet, so lines are not always 100% straight and these are not computer generated type perfect. I take pride in the fact that what I make is a hand made product and am happy to answer any questions in regards to their quality or the process of making them and the materials used.
They are made from 100% china silk and with proper care are durable and the colors will remain bright for many years.
All banners are outlined with the resist used to corral the different colors of dye, so they are in effect hemmed already and will resist fraying except in high winds. The hoist is lined and a pair of ties are attached at the top and bottom so that you can use them on any size pole. If you wish I will leave them off so that you can finish the edge however you like.
I will help come up with a design for you if needed, taking as long as is necessary to nail down one that you like. I have done something like ten variations for people before so it's not a big deal if it takes a while, but it does add to the overall time it takes to deliver the finished product. I also do not charge for complexity unless it is much more detailed than what I normally make. The price on a banner of greater size or complexity of design is something that would be discussed during the ordering process.
If you have any questions or would like to order, please pm me or email me at silkbanners@gmail.com
My current queue is quite small so I will have a pretty good turn around time on anything ordered right now. Here are some recent past works:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 839&type=3
I don't take deposits, I only take the full amount up front. Each banner I make is custom made and tailored to the bearer's tastes and personal heraldry. If someone decides not to pay or has a real emergency and can't, I am stuck with an item I am unable to sell to anyone else. I accept checks, money orders or paypal with no personal preference on my part. I will start working on a banner when I have received funds.
Each banner is hand drawn and painted. I do not often use traced art. It saves me time to draw everything by hand which allows me to charge what I feel is a reasonable price for my labor. The fabric starts to stretch when it gets wet, so lines are not always 100% straight and these are not computer generated type perfect. I take pride in the fact that what I make is a hand made product and am happy to answer any questions in regards to their quality or the process of making them and the materials used.
They are made from 100% china silk and with proper care are durable and the colors will remain bright for many years.
All banners are outlined with the resist used to corral the different colors of dye, so they are in effect hemmed already and will resist fraying except in high winds. The hoist is lined and a pair of ties are attached at the top and bottom so that you can use them on any size pole. If you wish I will leave them off so that you can finish the edge however you like.
I will help come up with a design for you if needed, taking as long as is necessary to nail down one that you like. I have done something like ten variations for people before so it's not a big deal if it takes a while, but it does add to the overall time it takes to deliver the finished product. I also do not charge for complexity unless it is much more detailed than what I normally make. The price on a banner of greater size or complexity of design is something that would be discussed during the ordering process.
If you have any questions or would like to order, please pm me or email me at silkbanners@gmail.com
My current queue is quite small so I will have a pretty good turn around time on anything ordered right now. Here are some recent past works:
